“No one else does it,” Carlos Alcaraz’s formidable forehand receives overwhelming praise from Mats Wilander as he makes a Novak Djokovic comparison

Mats Wilander called Carlos Alcaraz's forehand highly unusual.

“No one else does it,” Carlos Alcaraz’s formidable forehand receives overwhelming praise from Mats Wilander as he makes a Novak Djokovic comparison

Mats Wilander, Carlos Alcaraz (Images via Imago)

Former Swedish tennis ace Mats Wilander has heaped massive praise on Spanish tennis ace Carlos Alcaraz as the former World No.1 has claimed that the Spaniard has the best forehand in tennis ever.

Wilander looked in awe at Carlos Alcaraz’s forehand as he described how it was better than anyone else on the tour. The former French Open champion claimed that he has different types of forehand.

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Wilander explained how Alcaraz has different options with his forehand. The Swedish ace claimed that the youngster can go inside out, inside in, and drop shots – both ways as well. He also made a Rafael Nadal comparison to back his claims.

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Talking to Eurosport, Mats Wilander also said that he cannot analyze Alcaraz’s forehand as it is highly unusual. 

He [Carlos Alcaraz] has the best forehand of all-time. He’s got so many options: he can go inside out, inside in, drop shot - both ways as well. And he can loop it up the way Rafa Nadal can. You’ve got to stay away from his forehand or you’re going to have a very long day. It’s not easy for me to analyze something that I don’t understand. Alcaraz’s forehand placement is highly unusual.
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Mats Wilander rates Carlos Alcaraz’s forehand better than Novak Djokovic

Mats Wilander also talked about the power Carlos Alcaraz generates in his shots. The Swedish claimed that no one expects to play this kind of tennis as rarely anyone does it.

He also went on to claim that Alcaraz’s forehand is better than Novak Djokovic‘s.

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The former Swedish ace said that the technique Alcaraz uses in his forehand is the best. Wilander claims that while Novak Djokovic goes to that level of Alcaraz’s forehand, the Serb uses it for defending rather than to fire winners.

He hits the ball so hard that no one expects this kind of tennis because no one else does it, really. Djokovic is going there sometimes, but winners there are unheard of because you can stretch out and defend there much better than the backhand [wing]. The acceleration is incredible. In terms of technique, I don’t think I’ve ever seen a better forehand. It’s not the big, loopy Rafa, it’s better than Djokovic.
Mats Wilander explained.

Notably, after ending the 2023 season at par with his level, Carlos Alcaraz has started the 2024 season with a bang. The 20-year-old is into the quarters of the year’s first Grand Slam- 2024 Australian Open.

Alcaraz has looked flawless on the court, firing winners with ease and exhibiting his sheer power. The Spaniard next faces Alexander Zverev in the quarters. The German leads the head-to-head record 4-3 between the two players.

The last time the two players met, at the 2023 ATP Finals, Zverev came out on top in three sets. However, with the way Alcaraz is moving this season, he is expected to take down Zverev. But it would be a tough task considering the German has also been in great rhythm.

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